August 11, 2017

August 11, 2017

This past weekend my family celebrated Rakhi. Rakhi is the simple but beautiful thread tying around the wrist of a brother, conveying lots of love and emotions. Sisters wholeheartedly tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers and pray to divine for bestowing him prosperity, health with serenity. Brothers who deeply and truly understand the deep message of Rakhi, pledge to keep their sisters safe from all evil circumstances of their life and promise to stand by her in every up and down moments of life. The brothers usually give their sisters gifts. Rakhi festival also has a social significance because it underlines the notion that everybody should live in harmonious coexistence with each other. OR as my nephew Riley would say, "Rakhi sucks for the boys!" and Dylan responds with, "No it doesn't. We are so lucky we get a string that tells us how much our sisters love and care about us AND they feed us our favorite sweets." He is sweet! Here is a pic of the gang and Maya tying a Rakhi on Dylan. 

Are. You. Ready? (Loved this and got it from Jeff Kubiak)

Wow! And just like that: School. Here it is. Some of our #NEU planning has already started, but others are about to begin.

Are You Ready?

For 180 days of awesomeness, fun, and laughter.

Are You Ready?

For ALL kids to be included, loved, cared for and noticed.

Are You Ready?

To be visible, honest, intentional and kind.

Are You Ready?

To make a difference. For. Every. Child. No. Matter. What.

Are You Ready?

To have a Student Lead classroom?

Are You Ready?

For failure, re-learning, unlearning and growth?

Are You Ready?

To connect with peers, admin, friends and family.

Are You Ready?

To Show Up. Every Day.

Are You Ready?

To Empower, Advocate, Play and Inspire?

Are You Ready?

To reflect every day so that kids run back to school not away?

Are You Ready?

For changes in behavior that you don’t understand, but to connect, accept, love and support?

Are You Ready?

To be all in, no excuses, every child, end of story?

Tell me.

Are. You. Ready?

I am.

Please come prepared to set your FISH goal for the year. 

Monday, August 14, 2017        8:30-12:00       Staff Meeting-  in staff room

                                                1:00-2:00     Orientation for new staff on site- in staff room

     12:00-3:00 Teacher work day in your classroom                    

Tuesday, August 15, 2017         8:00-3:00   Teacher Work Day in your classroom

August 16: First day of school

August 18: Staff social at our home in Vacaville at 137 Auburn Way at 5:00pm. Please bring your family and swim stuff :)